Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, a prominent leader of the pan-Yoruba sociocultural group Afenifere, has passed away at the age of 96.
He reportedly died on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement.
The statement, signed by Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (née Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (née Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo, reads in part: “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos, at the age of 96. We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity, and justice.”
“His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was unwavering, and he fought for it until his last breath.”
A renowned lawyer, former organizing secretary of the Action Group, and national leader of Afenifere, Adebanjo is survived by his wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, as well as children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
